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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.68, 14,417.53 and 2,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.68, 14,417.53 and 2,590.96 is: 3,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.68 : 14,417.53 = 2,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.68/14,417.53 = 2,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.68x = 14,417.53 × 2,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.68x = 37,355,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355,243.53/9,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.85

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